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What is Health and Human Development?

Diverse fields of study that share one
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Mission

The Office of Undergraduate and Outreach Programs works with academic units in the College of Health and Human Development and others at Penn State and in our student, alumni, academic and professional communities to facilitate collaborative and innovative teaching, learning, advising and co-curricular activities that will develop the next generation of passionate leaders who will improve human well-being across the lifespan.

Critical Functions

  • Academic Affairs (Dennis Shea): Curriculum and Course Proposals; Academic Integrity and Grade Mediation; Teaching and Learning Development; Schreyer Honors Programs; Assessment and Outcomes; Academic Policies and Procedures; Study Abroad; Undergraduate Research; Financial Aid
  • Student Services (Megan Owens): First-Year Engagement, Academic Advising; Student Orientation, Transition and Retention; Student Affairs, Student Organizations and Engagement; Career Development
  • Financial Aid (Niharika Sharma)
  • Student Recruitment (Chris Arbutina)
  • World Campus, Conferences, Domestic Academic Field Trip and Engaged Programs (Susan LeWay)

Frequently Asked Questions

Personnel List

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Last Name
Student Recruitment and Engagement Coordinator
Department
  • Administration
Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion & Student Enrollment Services
Summary Statement

Niharika’s passion is leveraging and promoting student services, advocacy and community efforts towards student success!

Department
  • Administration
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and Outreach,
Professor of Health Policy and Administration

Department
  • Health and Human Development
Records Management Assistant
Department
  • Health and Human Development
Administrative Support Assistant for Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies
Department
  • Health and Human Development

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Last Name
Academic Adviser
Department
  • Student Advising and Engagement
Academic Adviser
Department
  • Student Advising and Engagement
Recruitment Coordinator
Department
  • Student Advising and Engagement
Academic Adviser
Department
  • Student Advising and Engagement
Academic Adviser
Department
  • Student Advising and Engagement
Academic Program Coordinator
Department
  • Student Advising and Engagement
Assistant Dean for Student Services and Engagement
Summary Statement

Megan’s priorities are to create and coordinate efforts and programs that support and engage students in their own unique journey.

Department
  • Undergraduate Education
Academic Adviser
Department
  • Student Advising and Engagement

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Last Name
Multimedia Specialist
Department
  • Outreach
Education Program Specialist
Department
  • Outreach
Multimedia Specialist
Department
  • Outreach
Instructional Production Specialist
Department
  • Outreach
Multimedia Specialist
Department
  • Outreach
Instructional Designer
Department
  • Outreach
Instructional Designer
Department
  • Outreach
Director of Outreach
Department
  • Outreach
Administrative Support Assistant
Department
  • Outreach
Education Program Specialist
Department
  • Outreach
Instructional Designer
Department
  • Outreach
Assistant Director of Learning Design
Department
  • Outreach
Instructional Designer
Department
  • Outreach
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and Outreach,
Professor of Health Policy and Administration

Department
  • Health and Human Development
Instructional Designer
Department
  • Outreach

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Last Name
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Specialist
Summary Statement

Annette's role provides support and advocacy for all students, faculty, and staff in the College of Health and Human Development.

Department
  • Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Promotion & Tenure Coordinator
Administrative Support Coordinator
Summary Statement

KateLynn serves as the Promotion & Tenure Coordinator for HHD. She also provides admin support for Associate Dean Webster and the Offices of Faculty Affairs and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (OFADEI).

Department
  • Dean's Office Administrative Staff
Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion & Student Enrollment Services
Summary Statement

Niharika’s passion is leveraging and promoting student services, advocacy and community efforts towards student success!

Department
  • Administration
Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Professor of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management
Summary Statement

Nicole Webster, Ph.D., is the Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Faculty Affairs in the College of Health and Human Development at Pennsylvania State University.

Department
  • Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Specialist
Summary Statement

As a DEI Specialist in the College of Health and Human Development, Harmony's primary mission is to cultivate an inclusive and nurturing atmosphere for students.

Department
  • Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion